Dr. Mike Devereux

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mike Devereux is an Associate Professor at the University of the West of England, Bristol, in the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment. His academic background includes a BA(Hons), and he is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of several professional organizations, including the Royal Geographical Society. Devereux specializes in the design of places informed by diverse traditions and cultures, with a focus on architectural and urban studies. His research examines the narratives of nationality, identity, and belonging through practices involving photography and diagramming techniques. He is interested in the exploration of intangible borders and frontiers, particularly the influence of these themes on urban spaces. His teaching experience includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses, where he emphasizes the intersection of cultures, arts, and humanities with architectural design. His recent projects have involved examining the impacts of language and visual representations on place-making, especially in the context of urban parks and major urban transformations, such as those found in Paris.

Research Interests

Courses

Making Places (Yr1) Design Studio (Yr3) Advanced Cultural Studies (Yr4)

Requirements for University of the West of England, Bristol

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Honours degree in a relevant field Personal statement Reference
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • One or Two Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.